| Hiring a limousine for any special event is always a | | | | before hiring them. Again, ask them about this. |
| wonderful idea. But the vehicle itself is only a part | | | | You may be carrying expensive items with you |
| of the experience. The driver can make it either | | | | and will need the assurance that the person that |
| magical or a nightmare. Before you hire a | | | | you are trusting to transport them is worthy of |
| limousine there are several things you will want to | | | | the trust that you are giving them. |
| know about the chauffeur. The answers to your | | | | Also ask about the company's policy regarding |
| questions and the company's willingness to answer | | | | drug screening and random drug tests for their |
| them should weigh heavily in your decision to use | | | | drivers. If the company does not conduct routine |
| their services. | | | | drug tests you may want to reconsider hiring |
| One of the first questions you will want to ask | | | | them. You would not endanger yourself and |
| concerns the type of training the drivers receive | | | | others by driving under the influence of any type |
| prior to their employment. When one considers | | | | of drug and you do not want to ride with anyone |
| the weight and size of a limousine it will take | | | | who does. |
| special training and skills to maneuver and handle it | | | | Another important issue that should be mentioned |
| safely. Ask what type of driver's licenses are held | | | | is about insurance. You should know how much |
| by the company's drivers. | | | | liability insurance the company carries for personal |
| Next you will want to inquire about the number of | | | | injury. Some insurance companies cover |
| years the driver has driving a limousine. A | | | | passengers, but not their belongings such as |
| reasonably short period of time is not necessarily | | | | luggage with clothing, video and computer |
| a bad thing, but this will lead to the next question. | | | | equipment. This is something that you will |
| This addresses the driving records of the | | | | definitely want to know. |
| company's drivers. One would not imagine that a | | | | If at all possible you should meet the chauffeur |
| limousine service would hire anyone with a bad | | | | before hand. He/she should be open to any of |
| driving record, but it is better to ask than to be | | | | your questions or concerns. A professional |
| sorry later that you didn't. | | | | attitude should be tempered with friendliness |
| As with most businesses today the limousine | | | | without being too familiar. Your chauffeur should |
| company would be prudent to have a complete | | | | be neat, clean and well groomed and manicured. |
| background check run on a potential employee | | | | The first impression is always the most important. |